- Sponsorship -
HomeSparta

Sparta

Dedicated Volunteer Finds Purpose in “600 Grandchildren”

Sparta School News Network
Dale Allers isn't related to anyone at Sparta's Ridgeview Elementary School, but he's "Grandpa Dale" to the 600-plus students who affectionately greet him every...

‘A Girl Like Her’ Shows Harsh Realities of Bullying, Suicide

Grand Rapids Adrian Hirsch
When offered the opportunity to comment on bullying, the consensus from students who recently attended the screening of "A Girl Like Her" was it's...

Surprise! Backpacks Include Plentiful School Supplies

Sparta School News Network
Ridgeview Elementary second-grader Janet De Jesus didn't have to think twice when she speedily opted for a hot pink and black backpack. "It's pretty," Janet...

Student Board of Ed Reps Have Real Impact

Sparta School News Network
When it was time for Erica Humphreys and Derek Austin to issue their reports to the Sparta Area Schools Board of Education, trustee Pamela...

Anchors Away!

Sparta School News Network
The children's laughter is lively and catching as they try out a new piece of playground equipment at Ridgeview Elementary that has a distinctly...

Concurrent Enrollment Grants High School Students College Credit

Sparta School News Network
The school district has reached an agreement with Ferris State University (FSU) that will enable students to earn college credit for classes while still...

Erica Humphrey: Busy Senior with a Lot to Give

Sparta School News Network
Erica Humphreys' grandparents died nearly a year ago, one month apart from each other. The tender care they received in their passing is a...

Fairy Tales Hone Writing Skills

Sparta School News Network
Offbeat realities have found their place in the classroom. Ridgeview Elementary second-graders recently explored the depths of their imaginations by writing their own fairy tales,...

Marshmallows Prove STEM Careers Are Not Puff Jobs

Sparta School News Network
Marshmallows, toothpicks and masking tape may seem unlikely tools to persuade Appleview Elementary students in the direction of STEM careers, but Melissa Utter had...

Students, Community and People with Disabilities Voice Solidarity Through Best Prom Ever

Sparta School News Network
The atmosphere inside the Sparta High School cafeteria crackles with excitement. Hundreds of people fill the room wearing natty suits, fashionable tuxedos and elegant evening...

Gradual Release Prepares Students for College, Work

Sparta School News Network
I do it. We do it. You do it together. You do it alone. Those 14 words sum up the goals of an instructional...

Harvesting Creativity Without Relying on Technology

Sparta School News Network
With his bushy eyebrows, bright red fur and ears that stick out to there, the giggles instantly saturated Appleview Elementary's gymnasium the moment EdGar...

High-energy Teacher Captures Attention, Minds

Sparta School News Network
With a paper mache' UFO hovering overhead and a cutout of Superman flying nearby, Appleview Elementary third-grade teacher David Oudbier fits right in --wearing...

Dads Demonstrate Dedication to Students, Learning

Sparta School News Network
Todd Yemc once believed kindergarteners spent the bulk of their school day drawing pictures and coloring. His assumption quickly evaporated after he volunteered with...

Art in Learning

Sparta School News Network
Prominently displayed in the hallway of the administration building and inside its Board of Education room are 50 paintings that staff members and parents...

Grant Brings Books to Music, Art, Phys Ed Classes

Sparta Adrian Hirsch
Reading may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about an elementary physical  education, art or music class, but for...
1...11121314Page 12 of 14
- Sponsorship -

GET OUR HEADLINES IN YOUR EMAIL

SUSTAINING SPONSORS

Dean Transportation SET SEG Kent County Health Department West Michigan Health Insurance Pool Kent District Library
Join these sponsors
- Sponsorship -

MEDIA PARTNERS

Maranda Where You Live WGVU

ABOUT US

School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent County, which enroll more than 90,000 students. Founded in 2013, we are an editorially independent news site funded by Kent ISD, local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and photojournalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues that enhance or discourage student success, and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

Contact us: snn@kentisd.org

FOLLOW US

OUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Byron Center   Caledonia    Cedar Springs    Comstock Park    East Grand Rapids    Forest Hills    Godfrey-Lee    Godwin Heights    Grand Rapids    Grandville    Kelloggsville    Kenowa Hills    Kent City    Kent ISD    Kentwood    Lowell    Northview    Rockford   
Sparta    Thornapple Kellogg    Wyoming

© Kent ISD | 2930 Knapp NE | Grand Rapids MI 49525

Privacy Policy